Is Jesus Coming Today?

Joshua asked me that question, because of some weird thunder this morning. It sounded like a jet aircraft hovering above our city. It roared on and on for more than ten minutes, with no lightning visible. I told Joshua, "Maybe He is coming today!"

On Sundays, my benediction comes from 1Thes. 3:12-13  And the Lord give you increase of love in fullest measure to one another and to all men, even as our love to you; (13)  So that your hearts may be strong and free from all sin before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

Heavenly Father, thank You for the Holy Spirit's power in us to love YOU and ALL men and women from every nation. Give Mike, Sue and Joshua great joy as they serve believers from many nations at the Sousse Church.

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My life is full of joy

Today, Radwan and I went to his travel agent to purchase airline tickets for my family to an MK education conference in Niamey, Niger in January. One of the armed guards there ran up to us and greeted me very warmly. He thanked me profusely for giving him a Scripture booklet last month. He told us that his life is totally changed. His life is now full of joy, with Jesus in his heart. What a joy it was for us to hear his testimony!

Heavenly Father, continue to give Mike and Sue many opportunities to share the Word of God and love of Jesus with people in Abidjan. Guide this young man as he grows in his relationship with Jesus Christ.

Ramadan is over

The fasting month of Ramadan finishes with the celebration of Feast of Breaking the Fast (Eid al-Fitr), or the Little Feast (al-Eid saghir). It occurs at the conclusion of Ramadan and is held on the first day of the month of Shawwal. For most Sunni Muslims, that was today. For most Shi'a Muslims, that will be tomorrow. West African Muslims are mostly Sunni, so today was a legal holiday in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, where nearly 50% of the population is Muslim. The Lebanese population here is mostly Shi'a Muslim, so they will celebrate their Little Feast tomorrow. Learn more about Islam at our website: http://islam.farho.net

Heavenly Father, we ask You to reveal yourself to Muslims through dreams and visions. Open Your arms to them in new and wonderful ways, so they can trust in Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, for forgiveness.

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan in 2008 (or the Islamic year of 1429) is September 1-30. Dates may vary according to the sighting of the moon. It is the third pillar of Islam, when Muslims around the world celebrate the holiest month of their year. During Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims from all continents unite in a period of sunrise to sunset fasting and spiritual reflection. Our friends tell us that one of the most important aspects of Ramadan for them is an increase in commitment to their families.

Heavenly Father, during this holy time for Muslims give them dreams and visions of our Savior Jesus Christ. As they discipline themselves and resist temptation, open their hearts to their need for the Savior.

Learn how to pray for Muslims at the 30-Days of Prayer for the Muslim World website. Visit our Islam pages more information about Islam and the fast of Ramadan.

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Tax time already?

Are your taxes filed? We're still working on ours. Aren't you glad we don't have tax forms for the Kingdom of God!? Many people in the the world believe they must pay taxes for God's kingdom. They believe that their good deeds must out-weigh their evil deeds. Unfortunately, that is a bookkeeping disaster. To make our good deeds greater than our evil deeds requires a lot of funny business in the books.

Heavenly Father, thank You for sending your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to pay our eternal taxes for us. Thank You that our spiritual taxes are paid in full, through the work Jesus did on the cross for us. Bless Mike and Sue as they expand Your Kingdom.